Vegetarian Cornbread Stuffing Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    45 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 45 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    592 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Vegetarian Cornbread Stuffing Recipe

Savory, flavorful and veggie-packed vegetarian cornbread stuffing made with a day old jalapeno cheddar cornbread and green beans. A healthy homemade stuffing for any occasion.

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Ingredients

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To make the Jalapeno Cheddar cornbread:

  • 1/2 cup 4 ounces or 1 stick butter, melted and cooled plus more for greasing the skillet
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 cups yellow corn meal
  • 1 cup 8 ounces all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup scallions both green and white parts - chopped
  • 1/2 cup Chopped jalapeños chopped (with the seeds, if you can handle the heat)
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar shredded
  • 1 cup Del Monte No-salt added Whole Kernel Corn drained

For the sautéed vegetables:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 stalks of celery
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped thyme

For the filling:

  • 1 ¾ cup vegetable stock
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

To Assemble:

  • 1 can Del Monte cut green beans drained
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
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Instructions

  1. To make the cornbread:Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 10-inch cast iron skillet with butter. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk butter and honey until no lumps remain. Whisk in the eggs and set aside.Mix the dry ingredients, yellow corn meal, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, in a bowl.
  3. Gradually whisk in the dry ingredients into the butter and honey mixture and mix until combined.
  4. Stir in the buttermilk and sour cream. Fold in the chopped scallions, jalapenos, cheddar, and corn to the mixture. Transfer the mixture into the prepared 10-inch cast iron skillet.
  5. Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 35-40 minutes. Once it cools down, let it sit on the kitchen counter, covered with a clean kitchen cloth, upto 2 days.
  6. To make the sauteed vegetables: Heat olive oil in a small pan. Add in the onion and celery and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, 5-7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and thyme, and cook for 30 more seconds. Set aside to cool.
  7. To make the filling: Whisk together vegetable stock, half and half, eggs, and salt and pepper in a bowl.
  8. To soak the cornbread: Place the cubed cornbread in a large mixing bowl and pour the filling over it. Using a spatula, gently fold in the bread into the liquid making sure to not break the cornbread cubes. Let it soak for 15 minutes.Stir in the sauteed onion mixture and green beans.
  9. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  10. Transfer the stuffing into a 9X13 inch casserole dish. Using the back of a spatula, smooth the top.
  11. Bake until golden brown, for 40-45 minutes.
  12. Serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 592kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 158mg (53%) Sodium 1280mg (53%) Potassium 479mg (14%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 1035IU (21%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 233mg (23%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 592 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 592kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 158mg 53%
Sodium 1280mg 53%
Potassium 479mg 10%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 1035IU 21%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 233mg 23%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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